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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Harare

Start date 01.04.2026

Seeking a Cleaner in a full-time position (40 hours/week)

This contract will be limited to one year after the completion of the three-month probation period. There is the possibility of extension.

We offer modern and family-friendly work conditions, with multi-faceted and meaningful duties in a professional and supportive environment, a special annual bonus, paid leave, part payment of medical aid and support during orientation as well as continuous professional development.

Working conditions are based on Zimbabwean labour laws. Remuneration is based on the salary scale of the German Embassy in Harare for local employees. The starting gross monthly salary is 1.144 USD.

A health examination and a security background check are pre-requisites for employment. The successful candidate’s cooperation in this regard is a requirement. Non-citizens of Zimbabwe and Germany must be in possession of a Zimbabwean resident’s permit as well as a Zimbabwean work permit by the start date of the contract.

The main duties of this position are as follows:

• Cleaning the Ambassador’s residence- and where necessary, the Embassy building

• Assisting (setting up and dismantling) during events

Applicants must possess the following Qualities:

Technical:

• Knowledge of diverse cleaning methods

• Previous experience as a cleaner

• Thorough and reliable approach to execution of duties

• Good hygiene

• English proficiency

General:

• Readiness and willingness to work, responsible and reliable
• Team Player
• Loyal and discrete
• Well-mannered and polite
• Confident demeanor
• Resilience
• Readiness and willingness to work outside of normal working hours and over the weekend.

Remuneration is based on local conditions. The starting monthly salary is 1.144, - USD. Working conditions are based on Zimbabwean labour laws. The contract runs for one year with the possibility of extension.

The Federal Foreign office is committed to the promotion of women and encourages women to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to present the results of a physical examination by a medical doctor of the Embassy’s choosing before the employment contract can be signed. The successful candidate will also be required to under-go a security background check. Cooperation from the candidate in this regard is a requirement.

Only candidates with Zimbabwean residence and work permits may apply.

Please submit your application with the following documents attached:

• Motivation letter

• Tabular Curriculum Vitae (Photo optional)

• Copies of Reference letters and Testimonials

• Proof of educational qualifications

• Proof of all the required skills as mentioned in this job description (helpful relevant Statements)

• Copy of ID or Passport

Deadline to submit applications: 30.01.2026, 2.00 pm

via E-Mail on:

vw-s@hara.diplo.de

Please note that only complete and correctly submitted applications can be considered. No acknowledgement of receipt of applications will be sent. Applications packages and their contents will not be sent back. Only those candidates who will be invited to attend the physical/verbal interviews will be contacted. Travel costs to attend physical/verbal interviews will not be refunded.

The physical/interviews are expected to take place mid-February.

More information about the German Embassy in Harare can be found on: www.harare.diplo.de.

Information on Data Protection as per Article 13 of the EU- General Data Protection Regulation [Abr: GDPR] can be found here: https://singapur.diplo.de/sg-de/datenschutz.